While browsing online recently, I came across several articles from different news platforms that really grabbed my attention. They all highlighted that Vienna may be heading toward a shortage of skilled workers in the coming years.
According to the news, Vienna is projected to create over 60,000 new jobs by 2030. That’s a striking contrast to the rest of Austria, which is expected to see a decline of about 33,000 jobs. Vienna is positioning itself as a dynamic hub of opportunity, innovation, and economic vitality.
I read that Viennese companies are now training 12% more apprentices than they did before the pandemic, and the Skilled Labour Centre in Vienna was officially launched and handed over in October 2023. The Skilled Labour Centre was established by a group consisting of organisations such as the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, the Austrian Trade Union Federation, and the Federation of Austrian Industries. This centre was developed to address the needs of businesses and workers in Vienna, with support from the Vienna Education Directorate, the Vienna Public Employment Service, MA 23 – Economy, Labour and Statistics, and the Vienna Business Agency.
I also read that Vienna currently faces a shortage of around 5,800 IT specialists. To address this, the city is planning a new technical college with a strong digital focus. On top of that, Coding School 42 Vienna is already training 280 future tech professionals. It’s exciting to see how quickly the city is responding to the evolving demands of the labour market.
One of the most inspiring things I came across online was Vienna’s ambitious goal to become climate-neutral by 2040. To support this, the city is subsidising apprenticeships in climate-relevant professions. Starting in summer 2023, job seekers can receive free training and a guaranteed job in these future-focused fields.
Reading all of this online left me feeling genuinely happy. Vienna isn’t just reacting to a labour shortage—it’s reimagining its workforce with vision, collaboration, and heart. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on how these initiatives unfold.
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